Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral Wake Catering in Elmhurst
We bring a hog roast for the wake to Elmhurst and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wakes at a local club
- Memorial events
- Remembrance days
A hog roast near Elmhurst
Funeral wake catering near Elmhurst
We keep things simple for families: a short conversation, a clear quote and a calm service on the day. On the menu are salads, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance days and remembrance gatherings.
Around Elmhurst, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the roaster could go. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Elmhurst
Quiet, respectful service.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Elmhurst, including:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Gatherings at the family home
- Life celebrations
Relatives driving in can use the A4157 to reach Elmhurst.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Elmhurst: halls, homes and travel
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We cater wakes at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Elmhurst and the surrounding area. Elmhurst is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Elmhurst to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the roast can be ready. Elmhurst is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP20, HP19 and HP21, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wake on streets such as Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Main roads around Elmhurst include the A4157, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Elmhurst we cover include New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Elmhurst is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (under half a mile south-east).
- Local schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The New Zealand pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Wakes in Elmhurst are normally in the afternoon, which is daylight for most of the year, but by late December it is dark at about 3:55pm.
- Share the date, place and numbers.
- We confirm availability and send a simple quote.
- We roast quietly during the service.
- We serve calmly as people arrive.
- We pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wake?
Some families mix a hog roast with cakes brought by friends, which is fine with us. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep the alternatives labelled
- Ask close family about dietary needs
We set up quietly and start the roast early, out of the way of arriving guests.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Clearance from walls and branches
- A short route for the equipment
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Elmhurst
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Elmhurst: your questions answered
Is Elmhurst close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Elmhurst?
Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
What do we need to organise?
Only the place, numbers and a contact. We bring everything else.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We will always try. Tell us the details and we’ll reply promptly.
Where can you serve a wake?
Wherever the family gathers, with an outdoor spot for cooking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you do something else?
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan alternatives. Halal isn’t available.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What affects the price in Elmhurst
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Elmhurst
More for events in Elmhurst
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards